Top Vancouver Seaplane Tours

Soar above the scenic city of Vancouver, enjoying a bird's eye view of its picturesque harbor and nearby mountain peaks, on this 20-minute, small-group seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane as you leave the tourist crowds in downtown Vancouver behind, as you glide above the city's beautiful skyline and take in an aerial view of its Olympic facilities. This small-group flight, limited to just 14 guests, also includes a carbon offset levy.

Customize your sightseeing tour of vibrant Vancouver with multiple pass options for a hop-on hop-off tour aboard a clear-top bus. Let someone else drive you around town, and choose when to disembark at any of the stops, such as Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Gastown. Choose between the City Route or the Park Route, or the Dual Pass if you'd like to do both. Explore historical landmarks and shop along Robson Street at your own pace.

Spend half a day touring Vancouver’s natural and urban highlights on this sightseeing bus tour. Your savvy guide escorts you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street and across the Lions Gate Bridge. Listen to interesting commentary as you wind through vibrant neighborhoods and tree-lined paths in Stanley Park. Then head to Capilano Suspension Bridge for an exhilarating walk along the cliff-hanging footpaths.

This whale-watching adventure from downtown Vancouver gives you the chance to see whales and other marine life. Hop aboard the 'Salish Sea Dream' our 80-foot flagship catamaran, and keep your eyes peeled from one of several viewing areas.. Learn about the local history and geology from knowledgeable crew on board, and soak up views of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands, and Howe Sound.

Scout for an incredible array of marine life during this half-day Vancouver whale watching cruise. Join a professional naturalist on board a modern boat as you search for creatures including orcas, seals, porpoises, and eagles. The waters for your cruise are renowned for attracting whales, offering an up to 90% success rate with sightings. Best of all, enjoy spectacular scenery set amidst the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Your whale watching trip from Vancouver includes round-trip transport from your hotel, plus bottled water and snacks.

Immerse yourself in nature’s splendor moments from downtown Vancouver. History meets the great outdoors at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where you wander through the stunning temperate rain forest. Soar over the Capilano River as you cross the suspension bridge, climb through old-growth fir trees on the Treetops Adventure, and rise high above the canyon along a towering wall of granite on the new Cliffwalk.

See Vancouver's dramatic skyline from the water on a small-group cruise in an inflatable Zodiac boat that accommodates 12 passengers. You'll navigate Vancouver Harbour, Burrard Inlet, English Bay, and False Creek, spotting some of the city's top sites and landmarks along the way. And since Vancouver Harbour is home to bald eagles, harbor seals, and dolphins, keep your camera ready and watch for wildlife as you hit speeds up to 30 mph (48 kph).

Discover the natural wonders of Vancouver and Victoria an exhilarating whale watching excursion! Delight in lovely aerial views on the crossing of the Strait of Georgia by seaplane—the most eco-friendly transport to Victoria. From the island capital, set off on an exciting cruise through Haro Strait, native home to orcas (killer whales), sea lions and seals, followed by a return flight to the mainland.

You’re visiting Vancouver and want to experience the natural wonders outside the city. Avoid the hassle of renting a car with this day trip that shows off BC's fjords, inlets, and mountains, with included transportation and a ride on the Sea to Sky Gondola. A guide provides commentary on the drive, and you'll enjoy photo stops as well as free time in Whistler Village.

Take the adventure route between Vancouver and Victoria with a scenic 35-minute flight. Soak up lovely aerial views while crossing the Strait of Georgia by seaplane — the most eco-friendly transport to Victoria — then set off on your own sightseeing excursion of BC’s capital. At the end of your day, catch the ferry back to the mainland, admiring stunning island and ocean views at dusk.

Travel across British Columbia in style and enjoy breathtaking views from the air on this Vancouver to Victoria seaplane flight. Hop aboard your seaplane in Coal Harbour and take to the skies with your pilot. Watch as the Burrard Inlet becomes a speck in the distance, and admire fine views over Lion’s Gate Bridge and Stanley Park’s Brockton Peninsula. Soar over the Salish Sea, and gaze over the Gulf Islands’ sandy beaches and dense forests.

Experience beautiful and renowned Butchart Gardens, plus the quaint city of Victoria, British Columbia, on this all-day tour from Vancouver. Enjoy a relaxing, scenic seaplane ride through the picturesque Gulf Islands en route to Victoria, one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. Explore the seemingly endless array of floral displays at Butchart Gardens, then visit some of Victoria’s best places. This tour includes all transportation — including a speedboat return — and admission to Butchart Gardens.

Want to spend a day in Whistler but don’t want to lose a day just in travel time? This round-trip seaplane flight from Vancouver provides the perfect solution. This convenient transport package includes two 35-minute flights between Vancouver and Green Lake in Whistler, as well as a shuttle service to and from Whistler Village or a bike rental. Spend the day or just an afternoon discovering the sights and sounds of Whistler, and end on a high note with a return flight to Vancouver.

Fly in style from Vancouver to Whistler in a classic de Havilland seaplane. Depart from the Vancouver Harbour Floatplane Centre and fly out over Coal Harbour and up the Georgia Strait. You’ll be treated to aerial views of the mountains and ocean on the quick, scenic flight up the coast. Arrive with plenty of time to explore the pretty alpine village of Whistler.

Explore British Columbia from the air on this 1-hour Mount Mamquam and Alpine Lakes seaplane tour from Vancouver. Take to the skies with your pilot as Vancouver Harbour disappears in the distance. Enjoy panoramic views over Mount Mamquam and the surrounding glaciers and lakes. Marvel at the valley ridges, hanging glaciers and clear lakes below, and learn of the region’s fascinating geography. Land near a hidden alpine lake and admire breathtaking views over the shimmering waters. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 14 people.

Make it an evening full of memories when you fly on a seaplane over Coal Harbour on a short flight to Bowen Island. There you will enjoy an upscale supper before taking a quiet ferry ride from Snug Cove on the Island to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. There you will find a limousine waiting to whisk you through the city back to your downtown hotel.  

Vancouver Island lies off south west Canada, with diverse marine wildlife and spectacular coastal scenery. On this tour, explore the Canadian wilderness by air, land, and sea, and savor a delicious 2-course dinner before your scenic seaplane flight home. Spot native wildlife in pretty Horseshoe Bay, and see the best of Canada’s south west coast in one adventurous tour.

Travel from Vancouver to Victoria in style with round-trip flights across the Strait of Georgia, and make the most of your time by skipping long ferry lines. You’ll travel to the island by helicopter, with spectacular views of the coast and islands, then make the return trip by sea plane. Your flights between Vancouver and Victoria include pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Vancouver, with departure times that are tailored to your schedule.

This package combines to popular Vancouver attractions to make one fantastic West Coast experience. Start with an aerial tour of Vancouver in a sea plane. Take off from Coal Harbour to circle the city and the North Shore Mountains below. Once you land, take a shuttle out to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for another high up adventure.

Discover some of the most diverse marine wildlife in the world on this guided, full-day kayak adventure in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. Explore this natural paradise with a seaplane flight from Vancouver. Then kayak along the waters of Saltspring Island in search of a wide variety of marine invertebrates, fish and sea mammals. Look for whales, harbor seals, river otters, sea lions, seagulls, eagles and more, including the rocky reefs and kelp beds of this protected bay area. Round-trip transportation from Vancouver plus a barbecue picnic lunch on the beach are included.

Traveling from Vancouver to Tofino—an isolated surf town on the west coast of Vancouver Island—takes a lot of time and effort, requiring travelers to catch a ferry from the mainland and drive along narrow, twisting roads. Save yourself time and stress with this one-way seaplane transfer, which gets you from Downtown Vancouver to Tofino in about an hour.

In this tour, we will take you to some of the most beautiful sightseeing places in Vancouver and have an exhilarating ride in a seaplane. The journey begins by riding in a luxury private car which will take you to Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Gastown and Granville Island. Then, we will go to the harbour front located near a beautiful seaport. After boarding in The SeaPlane, we will witness a Virtual Runway on the sea and gradually reach the sky. When riding in the seaplane, you will observe mesmerizing views of the Vancouver bustling Coal Harbour, the City's Sky Scrappers, the huge Stanley Park. Capture these views in your memory and your camera, an incredible lifetime experience. This tour is perfect for everyone and fits into most schedules.

In this tour, we will take you to some of the most beautiful sightseeing places in Vancouver and have an exhilarating ride in a seaplane. The journey begins by riding in a luxury private car which will take you to Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park, Canada Place, Gastown and Granville Island. Then, we will go to the harbour front located near a beautiful seaport. After boarding in The SeaPlane, we will witness a Virtual Runway on the sea and gradually reach the sky. When riding in the seaplane, you will observe mesmerizing views of the Vancouver bustling Coal Harbour, the City's Sky Scrappers, the huge Stanley Park. Capture these views in your memory and your camera, an incredible lifetime experience. This tour is perfect for everyone and fits into most schedules.

Fly over the Pacific Ocean across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island with this seaplane flight-seeing tour that includes free time in Nanaimo. Choose from two daily departure times and takeoff from the water soaring high over the unique coastal landscape. Touch down in the southeast coast of Vancouver Island and enjoy up to four hours of free time to explore before flying back.